Cyclist in serious but stable condition after serious crash at Happy Valley

The son of a cyclist hit by a car along a busy Happy Valley road says his dad is lucky to be alive.

A man hit by a car at Happy Valley has been identified as a father and passionate cyclist.

Jason Carmichael, 55 of Happy Valley, was riding along Chandlers Hill Rd just after 5pm on Friday when he was struck by a blue Honda CRV.

Emergency services rushed Mr Carmichael to the Flinders Medical Centre with serious injuries.

On Saturday, 9NEWS reported he remained in a induced coma while doctors determined the severity of his injuries. He is now in a serious but stable condition.

Mr Carmichael’s son, Simon was contacted shortly after the accident.

“I got a call from the hospital about 20 minutes after it happened, that he had been hit,” Simon said.

“He will recover.”

Jason Carmichael remains in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car while cycling at Happy Valley. His son, Simon Carmichael (pictured) thinks his dad will recover. Picture: 9 News

A 55-year-old cyclist is fighting for his life following a crash at Happy Valley. Emergency services were called to Chandlers Hill Road after receiving reports of a crash between a cyclist & a Honda CRV. The latest in 7NEWS Adelaide at 5pm and 6pm | https://t.co/8ftPfFYTVQ#7NEWSpic.twitter.com/d3cNyiVmHl

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Meanwhile, the driver of the Honda, a 66-year-old Happy Valley man, was taken to hospital and had a blood sample taken for analysis.

The result of the test is not known.

Police closed Chandlers Hill Rd between Main South Rd and Candy Rd for three hours while Major Crash investigators examined the scene.

Chandlers Hill Rd has since been reopened.

Locals said cyclists frequent the area and improved safety measures are needed on the busy stretch of road.